COLORADO WILD FLOWERS. 
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COLORADO TREES AND SHRUBS. 
ACER. 
A. GLABRUM, Rocky Mountain Maple. A large shrub, of compact twiggy 
growth, small sharply cut foliage, makes a fine symetrical specimen for the 
lawn for which it is perhaps only excelled by the Japanese Maples. This how¬ 
ever is entirely hardy and is better adapted to a dry and variable climate. We 
offer extra fine stock 3 — 4 feet, 25 cents, $2.50 per dozen; smaller size for 
mailing, 15 cents, $1.50 per dozen. 
ALNU5. 
A. INCANUS VTRESCENS. Alder. A large shrub, suitable for wet or ordinary 
situations. 3 to 4 feet. 25 cents, $2.00 per dozen. 
AMORPHA. 
A. FRAGRANS. Indigo Shrub. Ornamental foliage, spikes of purple flowers, 25 
cents. 
A. CANESCENS. Lead Plant. Low half shrubby sort, silky foliage, fine. 15 
cents, $1.00 per doz. 
A. NANA. Dwarf Indigo Shrub. Seldom exceeding one foot, much branched, fol¬ 
iage very small, spikes of garnet-purple flowers, fragrant; a rare and very de¬ 
sirable shrub. 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 
AMPELOPSIS 
A. VITACEAE. A trailing form of the Virginia Creeper with shining foliage, pro¬ 
ducing quantities of purple fruit. 20 cents, $2.00 per dozen. 
BETULA. 
B. OCCIDENTALIS. Black or Western Birch. A handsome shrub or small tree 
especially suited to the bank of stream or pond. 20 cents. 
BERBERIS. 
B. REPENS. The so-called Oregon Grape of the eastern slope of the Rocky Moun¬ 
tains. It is said to be hardier than the Pacific coast sorts, from which it 
also differs in being more dwarf; in our experience never exceeding one foot. 
The foliage resembles that of the Holly, and is evergreen where not too much 
exposed. The flowers are in dense clusters, are very fragrant, deep golden 
yellow appearing very early, and are soon followed by the grape like clusters 
of bluish purple-fruit. It is easily cultivated, preferring a rather light soil 
with some shade. 10 cents, 75 cents per dozen. 
CERCO CARPUS. 
C. PARVIFOLIUS. Mountain Mahogany. A medium shrub, distinct and pic¬ 
turesque in appearance; although quite symetrical, the branches seem more 
or less contorted, especially when covered with the curiously twisted and 
curled feathery achenes. The foliage is quite small, ornamental and nearly 
evergreen. Easily grown and desirable. 25 cents, $2.00 per dozen. 
